The 2013 Iditarod Race begins

March 4, 2013

Photos from the start of the famous sled dog race in Alaska. Click the arrow in the bottom right corner to enlarge photos.

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Cim Smyth drives his dog team at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Anchorage, Alaska. The competitive portion of the 1,000-mile race is scheduled to begin Sunday in Willow, Alaska.

Bob Hallinen/Associated Press

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Cim Smyth drives his dog team at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Anchorage, Alaska. The competitive portion of the 1,000-mile race is scheduled to begin Sunday in Willow, Alaska.